U.S. County · Profile

Dorchester County

32.9KTotal Population
33Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+7.20%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Dorchester County has a population of 32,879 as of 2023. It is located in Maryland.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Dorchester County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White62.6%20,582
Black or African American25.6%8,417
Two or More Races6.5%2,137
Hispanic or Latino6.1%2,006
Some Other Race3.9%1,282
Asian1.3%427
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Dorchester County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,490
22.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,950
11.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.4%
33.9% above national average
Median Age
43.8 years

Income & Poverty

$57,490Median Household Income
$33,950Per Capita Income
15.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,490$80,396
Families$74,254$96,647
Married-couple Families$74,254$83,164
Nonfamily Households$32,560$35,165

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Dorchester County, Maryland.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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